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A genome-wide association study of escitalopram treatment outcomes in patients with major depressive disorder.
Gene - 30 Oct 2024
Ren Siyu, Peng He, Zhang Jinniu, Yang Jian, He Yi, Sun Zuoli, Wang Gang
Abstract excerpt
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common psychological condition, the consequences of which, such as suicide, can be severe. Escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is a commonly used antidepressant in clinics. However, more than one-third of patients with MDD do not respond to this drug. Gene polymorphism may affect the efficacy of escitalopram, but the genetic architecture of the...
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